Grassland
How Does Grass Grow?
How Does Grass Grow? Perennial ryegrass (PRG) is the most commonly sown grass species in Ireland. As a perennial plant it’s characterised by having the growing point close to the ground and it regrows after each grazing & cutting, without the need for frequent reseeding. Patricia Lynch, Teagasc Advisor Westport has more […]
15 April 2021
What is a GPS Fertiliser Spreader?
What is a GPS Fertiliser Spreader? With the grant on GPS fertiliser spreaders now available to all TAMS applicants there is a lot of interest from farmers in making an investment in the new equipment. Francis Quigley, Teagasc Farm Machinery Specialist explains that a GPS controlled spreader is more than just a […]
11 April 2021
Target to make 75% DMD Silage this summer
Target to make 75% DMD Silage this summer Shane Devaney, Beef Advisor, Teagasc Longford, sets a target for all farmers to make 75% DMD Silage this summer. He has advice for those farming on heavy soils and he lists the benefits of making good quality silage here. It’s that time of year […]
11 April 2021
The 3 ‘T’s to making Good Quality Silage
0 The 3 ‘T’s to making Good Quality Silage Austin Flavin Teagasc Advisor, meets beef farmer, Billy Glasheen who farms in Passage East in Co. Waterford as he plans to follow the 3 ‘T’s which are key to making best Quality Silage. Test the slurry, test the soil and test the silage. Billy […]
7 April 2021
New Lime Factsheet – The Facts on Applying Lime
0 New Lime Factsheet – The Facts on Applying Lime Lime is most definitely the forgotten fertiliser on Irish farms. We are currently only applying 50% of our national lime requirements. In addition 80 to 85% of our soils are testing sub-optimal for major nutrients such as soil pH, P & K. Mark […]
6 April 2021
Have multi species swards a role on Irish farms?
0 Have multi species swards a role on Irish farms? Multi species swards have the ability to grow 11Ton of dry matter with no chemical nitrogen, but have they a role on Irish farms? Joe Kelleher, Teagasc Advisor, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick addresses this question here and discusses what is known so far […]
6 April 2021
Grassland Reseeding
Grassland Reseeding Reseeding is when you turn up fresh soil or break the surface of the field and renew the grass. Main reasons for grassland reseeding are weather damage, strain from drought/flooding, excessive machinery operations or livestock damage. Gerard Griffin, Kildalton College gives more information. When reseeding the following need to be considered: […]
30 March 2021
Sustainable Grassland Management
Sustainable Grassland Management Slurry is readily available on most farms and with correct usage it can reduce chemical fertilizer use on the farm. In this farm Walk and Talk with AgriAware video, Patrick Heffernan and Declan Byrne of Kildalton College discuss grassland management. The sustainable use of slurry is very important and […]
30 March 2021
Silage Quality and Preservation
Silage Quality and Preservation Farm Walk and Talk with AgriAware. Aidan Nugent and Martin Woods of Kildalton College go through the making of silage. They give details on it’s feed value and outline quality tests that can be undertaken Grass is the most common, sustainable and cheapest feed available to livestock farmers. […]
30 March 2021
Recording Fertiliser with PastureBase
Recording Fertiliser with PastureBase Reducing chemical fertiliser usage on farms is a challenge we could face in the near future. Growing 14 T DM Grass per ha whilst reducing chemical fertiliser is possible. This will reduce farm costs and be better for the environment. PastureBase Ireland can facilitate fertiliser recording. See here. […]
20 March 2021